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Catholic summer camp for teens aims to produce ‘active voices for life’
Washington D.C., May 28, 2021 / 18:01 pm A five-day summer camp in California is aiming to give Catholic teens the tools they need to be “courageous and active voices for life” in the modern world. The Vox Vitae Catholic Pro-Life Teen Leadership Camp, to be held from July 18-23 …
Lebanon Makes History: Becomes First Sanctuary City for the Unborn in Ohio
(Cincinnati, OH) – Late last night, after close to four hours of testimony, Lebanon City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to pass an ordinance declaring Lebanon a Sanctuary City for the Unborn. While similar ordinances have been passed in Nebraska and Texas, Lebanon is the first city in Ohio to take …
Texas governor signs ‘heartbeat’ bill into law
Washington D.C., May 19, 2021 / 11:27 am America/Denver (CNA). The governor of Texas on Wednesday signed a ban on most abortions conducted after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed SB 8, a bill prohibiting doctors from performing abortions unless they first search for a …
After Supreme Court takes up abortion case, White House signals support for Roe v. Wade
Washington D.C., May 17, 2021 / 14:00 pm America/Denver (CNA). The White House on Monday made statements in favor of legal abortion and the Equality Act. Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court had agreed to consider a challenge to Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Asked …
Supreme Court will consider Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban
Washington D.C., May 17, 2021 / 08:20 am America/Denver (CNA). The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a case involving a state 15-week abortion ban. The court will be taking up the case of Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs, involving Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks …
Sisters of Life: ‘You are irreplaceable’, just like the child in the womb
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 15, 2021 / 15:01 pm America/Denver (CNA). The members of an order of religious sisters are dedicating their lives to sharing the message that every person, from the moment of conception, is infinitely loved. The Sisters of Life recently spoke with EWTN host …
Texas passes ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
Washington D.C., May 14, 2021 / 09:15 am America/Denver (CNA). States continued a nationwide trend of enacting pro-life laws in 2021, with the Texas legislature passing a “heartbeat” bill this week, and Montana enacting funding restrictions on abortion providers. The Texas state Senate on Thursday passed a ban on abortions …
HHS Secretary: ‘There is no law’ against ‘partial-birth abortion’
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., May 12, 2021 / 16:19 pm America/Denver (CNA). The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday would not acknowledge an existing federal ban on “partial-birth abortion.” During a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) asked …
Being Pro Life: The Beauty of Adoption
When a woman is in a crisis pregnancy, there are many reasons why it is very difficult to see adoption as a viable option. Choosing to continue the pregnancy, letting everyone know you are pregnant, going through childbirth and saying goodbye to the baby at the end of that journey …
Just ‘do the next thing’: How one Colorado couple is raising four children with Down syndrome
by Autumn Jones Denver, Colo., May 9, 2021 / 06:01 am America/Denver (CNA). Many things in the McGarrity household start early, including preparations for Mother’s Day. Sonia McGarrity has eight children, ranging in age from three to 18, three of whom are adopted. Four kids, including McGarrity’s third oldest son …
